SPRINGFIELD, ILL.–(ENEWSPF)–June 13, 2011. Dr. Damon T. Arnold, Illinois Department of Public Health Director and a prostate cancer survivor, is urging men throughout the state to recognize the importance of a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise and medical check-ups. In an effort to raise awareness about issues affecting men’s health, including heart disease, diabetes, prostate, testicular and colon cancer, Men’s Health Week is celebrated each year during the week leading up to and including Father’s Day. The goal is to raise awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys.
